"I strongly condemn the offensive acts of hate and bias that have
occurred over the past days. It is deplorable that while our students,
faculty and staff work to heal the campus, a few misguided individuals
tried to divide it. We are feeling real pain, and we will take real
action. The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is my primary
concern.

"An individual has come forward and admitted responsibility for the
latest incident because of pressure from our UC San Diego community.
This underscores the fact that our university is banding together. We
will not tolerate hate on our campus, and all criminal acts will be
punished. These issues affect all members of our community. We will
not stand for racism and the toxic atmosphere it creates on our campus.

"I have personally met with students today and over the last several
days, and we are making significant changes based on the Black Student
Union's recommendations. I am extremely proud of our students and other
members of our campus community who have strongly and respectfully
expressed their outrage over these incidents. You have shown amazing
strength and I am proud of the moral character that has been
demonstrated through the rallies, forums and demands for change.

"I know this campus community has been deeply hurt. In order to heal
and rebuild, we need to stand together and stand strong for a safe,
peaceful and supportive campus for everyone.

"I pledge to you we will create a campus climate in which students will
know, each and every day, that this university respects them and their
communities."